Why it's important to comment for Opera

October 11, 2010 · by Aleksander Aas

If you've been reading Choose Opera for a while you know we love to see Opera fans comment on news stories on both external blogs and news sites. Not only does this give us a warm and cuddly feeling inside, but except from sharing your favorite browser this is the best way to support Opera!

So what kind of articles should you post in? Well, if an article mentions Opera and something is wrong you should definitely drop a comment correcting the mistakes. We would really love it if you defend Opera in the comments as well, just be sure to watch out for the trolls!

If someone is spreading misleading information you should tell them, and preferably link to some facts. Should you for some reason not know the answer you can always ask Opera and we would love to help you out. We even have a few sites that should give you a head start!

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TamilMonday, October 11, 2010 3:31:11 PM
http://files.myopera.com/Tamil/Smilies/Yes.gif -
HaavardMonday, October 11, 2010 4:28:13 PM
Remember to stay polite. Don't let trolls trick you into trading punches with them. They will win every time.
Knut Remi "DrLaunch" LøvliMonday, October 11, 2010 4:31:10 PM
AmaZingerMonday, October 11, 2010 4:40:23 PM
The main arguement of Opera's haters is that Opera doesn't have extensions, so it's functional is limited. When I say that it's functional could be expanded with js-scripts, they say that there's no official store of scripts and they won't surf for whole internet just for some scripts (and there's no guarantee that they will work properly). They win for now
d4rkn1ghtMonday, October 11, 2010 5:38:57 PM
brentaalMonday, October 11, 2010 5:54:45 PM
Mod edit: Please stay on topic.
digitalsurgeonMonday, October 11, 2010 6:25:02 PM
i have been very happy with opera on my new nokia n8.
now i finally have two things that matter the most in one phone. awesome browser and a kick ass camera.
slackwrdaveMonday, October 11, 2010 6:55:29 PM
Opera gets mentioned all the time in the forums at Slashdot. Comments are almost always positive. Many seem to have a real love for it.
AngelikiMonday, October 11, 2010 7:12:06 PM
Rafael LuikMonday, October 11, 2010 7:20:38 PM
Zdenko TimulakMonday, October 11, 2010 8:07:55 PM
who is not opera fan now, he will be !!!
Pablo MendozaMonday, October 11, 2010 10:23:17 PM
Artur „Jurgi” JurgawkaMonday, October 11, 2010 10:46:11 PM
The best way to promote Opera is to install it for a user, who know only IE ond make him(/her) try. Works always!
Dustin WilsonMonday, October 11, 2010 11:39:08 PM
I defend Opera every chance I get. Don't worry. There's a lot of incorrect stuff out there. It's hard sometimes to get the word across as some people won't ever admit they're wrong about anything, unfortunately.

But I'll keep on trying!
ErikTuesday, October 12, 2010 1:53:09 AM
nice for the links, some were already bookmarked, (lol vers. history wasnt). So true, whenever i can those links are useful.

Also, im always installing Operas with people i meet
Stephen TurrellTuesday, October 12, 2010 2:05:49 AM
Some ammunition for Opera defenders, a review combining performance & efficency
http://www.betanews.com/article/Firefox-in-the-dust-Opera-poised-to-reclaim-browser-performance-lead/1286824681
KarenTuesday, October 12, 2010 2:50:33 AM
I love to set people straight when it comes to Opera.
Charles SchlossTuesday, October 12, 2010 3:04:44 AM
http://files.myopera.com/Tamil/Smilies/Yes.gif -
BelleTuesday, October 12, 2010 5:27:00 AM
Opera!!!

Simply amazing
Aleksander AasTuesday, October 12, 2010 7:01:49 AM
Originally posted by stve10:

Some ammunition for Opera defenders, a review combining performance & efficency
http://www.betanews.com/article/Firefox-in-the-dust-Opera-poised-to-reclaim-browser-performance-lead/1286824681

Stay tuned for a separate post!
HaavardTuesday, October 12, 2010 8:44:51 AM
Originally posted by Khadgar:

I defend Opera every chance I get. Don't worry. There's a lot of incorrect stuff out there. It's hard sometimes to get the word across as some people won't ever admit they're wrong about anything, unfortunately.
You don't necessarily care about those people, but there's always all the "lurkers" that don't post anything, but just read. They will definitely be affected because they don't really have a false position to defend in the first place.
Aleksander AasTuesday, October 12, 2010 11:07:00 AM
Originally posted by haavard:

You don't necessarily care about those people, but there's always all the "lurkers" that don't post anything, but just read. They will definitely be affected because they don't really have a false position to defend in the first place.

Well said Haavard!
Dio BrandoTuesday, October 12, 2010 11:28:58 AM
With add-on unavailable or available opera is okay anyways, it works fine for me and the speed dial lets me add my most visited pages, too bad they are only about nine or I'd abuse speed dial further more...

Anyways cheers and long life to Opera!!
YongShunTuesday, October 12, 2010 11:34:17 AM
I try my best not to comment at times because majority of these people are those who are really ignorant!
HaavardTuesday, October 12, 2010 12:01:56 PM
Originally posted by yongshun:

I try my best not to comment at times because majority of these people are those who are really ignorant!
As I mentioned, by commenting, you may not convince the people making the false claims, but other people who are not necessarily participating in the discussion will not be tricked by those false claims because someone sets the record straight.
Stephen TurrellTuesday, October 12, 2010 3:54:14 PM
Originally posted by IamDioBrando:

speed dial lets me add my most visited pages, too bad they are only about nine or I'd abuse speed dial further more...

On the speedial page bottom right look for the configure speedial text
it allows for up to 25.
If you want more you have to edit the speedial.ini
Click on Menu > Help > About Opera , look for Paths / Preferences & the speedial ini is in the same folder as the operaprefs.ini.
open the folder with Windows explorer & open the speedial.ini & scroll down to the bottom and add ( you Have to enclose Size with square brackets )

Size
Rows=8
Columns=8
Close Opera if its open & save the speedial.ini
I have 64 just change the numbers to suit your monitor.
evilcokemachineTuesday, October 12, 2010 4:12:09 PM
Haha what we really need to provide is a link to the current logo, since everybody keeps on using the old one... (maybe because it's still the first one that comes up if you do an image search for "opera logo" ?)

http://www.opera.com/press/resources/
Cutting SpoonTuesday, October 12, 2010 4:37:21 PM
The Betanews comment threads are entertaining in that very few respondents add anything to the conversation. Things work a little better on Tom's Hardware and some other sites. Also, it seems that some websites (and their readers) have a preset bias in their opinions. Those sites are the least worth approaching, because you're trying to tell them the Earth isn't flat.
Daniel AleksandersenTuesday, October 12, 2010 7:27:53 PM
No need for strong Google-fu when you have this handy reference article to support your argument for Opera!
TeresiaFriday, October 15, 2010 7:26:13 AM
I ran opera for my Nokia 6600 for the first time. My student did it for me... and then I knew Opera Community. and Now I ran opera with my netbook for my main browser. It is really easy for a beginner like me... Thank you Opera for bringing such wonderful browser http://files.myopera.com/Tamil/Smilies/ThumbsUp.gif -
AdrianPMFriday, October 15, 2010 9:12:35 PM
I'll keep this article for future anti-troll ammo usage.
Anton DiazSaturday, October 16, 2010 10:56:52 AM
http://files.myopera.com/AntonDiaz/smiles/Trollface.png - Opera has only 140+ million users lulz

But seriously 71 million user of Opera Mini + 50 million users of Opera Desktop + 20 million Opera Mobile and other platform users ≠ 141 million users. Because many Opera Desktop users simultaneously use Opera Mini. Addition is not correctly mathematical operation for this situation.
malsumisSaturday, October 16, 2010 4:31:48 PM
Originally posted by AntonDiaz:

Because many Opera Desktop users simultaneously use Opera Mini. Addition is not correctly mathematical operation for this situation.

Propose a methodology then.
Anton DiazSaturday, October 16, 2010 10:36:38 PM
Originally posted by malsumis:

Propose a methodology then.

Just indicate separately: 71M — Opera Mini, 50M — Opera Desktop etc. Not so beautiful and simple, but correctly.
ZodiusSunday, October 17, 2010 1:08:49 AM
Will do my best to dismiss the myths and misconceptions.
malsumisSunday, October 17, 2010 7:05:15 AM
Originally posted by AntonDiaz:

Just indicate separately: 71M — Opera Mini, 50M — Opera Desktop etc. Not so beautiful and simple, but correctly.

That still does not solve the problem you presented. How can you report like that when there is clearly overlap in the user bases? Not to mention that they already do that anyway... So, basically a wrong solution to a non existing problem.
mwaidskiSaturday, May 14, 2011 2:35:08 AM
Just recently returned to using Opera..after Google chrome came out, I switched to that - and had been using that regularly until on facebook, I started getting pop-up commericals all the time..and no way to remove them. There are scrips to stop them..bu they don't really work. Google chrome was fsater at that time..but now, it seems Opera is compatible in speed, and I get NO commericals on facebook..and am again enjoying using Opera. Great Job Opera guys..have made Opera faster...plus now it also has backgrounds for different looks...great job!